After the sugar cane, beet and corn whiskey. Researchers at the very serious Napier University in Scotland (could it be otherwise?) Have patented a biofuel made from byproducts of whiskey. That Captain Haddock is reassured, personal consumption is not threatened. These are manufacturing residues Scottish distilleries that can find an outlet in the petrochemical unexpected.
A potential windfall for local producers of whiskey, which already weigh 4 billion pounds (3.28 billion euros) in turnover. Scholars believe that the funds stills (precisely 1.6 million liters of pot ale and 187 000 kg of "draft") could easily supplying fuel to local gas stations.
Yes, lack of resources, only cars in Scotland would be entitled to preferential treatment.Unfortunate as this new biofuel benefits. It can be used in any car, without engine modification, and returns 30% higher than ethanol. But the story does not say if the streets will feel the "pure malt".